Reigning under 16 champions will return to Sheffield this summer to defend the title they won in 2016. The first ever team to take part in the tournament from the USA surprised most fans and pundits alike when they defeated FC Basel in the showpiece final at Hallam Sports Park, and they will be looking […]

Youdan Trophy will once again welcome Scotland’s two biggest clubs with both Celtic and Rangers entering the 2017 tournament for the third year in a row. Celtic will be entering their u16’s as well as their u14’s. Rangers will be bringing their u14’s, the same side who won the inaugural Youdan Trophy back in 2015. The […]

Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale become the first Asian side to enter the oldest competition in the world after being revealed on Monday this week. The J League side have been unveiled this week along with five more clubs with places in the tournament starting to fill up. The team was founded in 1955 as Fujitsu […]

One club from each of the top four divisions in England were announced for the 2017 Youdan Trophy last week. Stoke City, Birmingham City, Sheffield United and Accrington Stanley will join Manchester United and FC Basel in the draw in April. On Wednesday, Championship side Birmingham City were unveiled as the second under 14 side […]

Manchester United have been officially confirmed for this year’s Youdan Trophy with their under 14 side being the first team to be announced for this summer’s tournament. Joining them will be last year’s beaten under 16 finalists FC Basel. Widely regarded as one of the biggest clubs in the world, and being the most successful […]